Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Grow Ghana Empowering young students for a digital future ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.growghana.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.growghana.org/blog/) - [Newsletter - Second Quarter 2026 Edition](https://www.growghana.org/newsletter-second-quarter-2026-edition/) - The school year slowly comes to an end and we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have... - [Newsletter - First Quarter 2026 Edition](https://www.growghana.org/newsletter-first-quarter-2026-edition/) - We are starting this new year stronger than ever. With new equipment, new partners, and the lasting impact of all the… - [Newsletter - Fourth Quarter 2025 Edition](https://www.growghana.org/newsletter-fourth-quarter-2025-edition/) - During the past three months we are not only happy that our team has been growing, but also that we had been expanding... - [Newsletter - Third Quarter 2025 Edition](https://www.growghana.org/newsletter-third-quarter-2025-edition/) - These past few months have been filled with nothing short of extraordinary for Grow Ghana — filled with creativity... - [Team Games: Construction challenge](https://www.growghana.org/team-games-construction-challenge/) - Practical team challenges train soft skills in a playful & intuitive way +++ “Madame Gifty, we want to build the bulldozer... NOW!” – the excitement is in the eye of our young trainees. Before the teams can start with the challenge, they get instructions; they are part of the game. Our team defines the roles: - [Grow Ghana at Ghana Play Fest 2025: Inspiring Young Minds Through Robotics](https://www.growghana.org/grow-ghana-at-ghana-play-fest-2025-inspiring-young-minds-through-robotics/) - On March 8, 2025, Grow Ghana had the exciting opportunity to participate in Ghana Play Fest 2025, in collaboration with Navigate Ghana. This vibrant event brought together families, educators, and tech enthusiasts to celebrate the power of play and learning. It was the perfect platform to showcase our hands-on robotics activities and engage young minds - [The life of a German volunteer in Ghana](https://www.growghana.org/the-life-of-a-volunteer/) - Janne Rotter July 18, 2024 - [Breaking Barriers: Empowering girls through ICT](https://www.growghana.org/breaking-barriers-empowering-girls-through-ict/) - May 7, 2024 Janne Rotter - [Introducing the Robotics and Python Workshop](https://www.growghana.org/introducing-the-robotics-and-python-workshop/) - February 13, 2024 Janne Rotter - [Grow Ghana Coding Program](https://www.growghana.org/grow-ghana-coding-program/) - The GG coding program was introduced this year 2022, to engage young students of age 8 to 15 years old in computer programming. In the 21st century, learning coding has become a fundamental requirement, and starting off at an early age is an advantage. At Grow Ghana, we use Scratch Application to train kids in - [Beyond The Classroom: Students' Extracurricular Experiences](https://www.growghana.org/beyond-the-classroom-students-extracurricular-experiences/) - Beyond The Classroom: Students’ Extracurricular Experiences https://www.growghana.org/beyond-the-classroom-students-extracurricular-experiences/ - [The Lab Opening Celebration](https://www.growghana.org/the-lab-opening-celebration/) - A great milestone for us and our partner school. On November 10th, 2021 the day had finally come. We reached our main goal of the year and celebrated our ICT-Lab opening in Langma on the property of the Gomoa Dampase Model School, our partner school. On this fantastic day the students and teachers of the - [1 Year Tribute: Our Raspberry Pi Guru Bismark](https://www.growghana.org/updates-from-our-grow-ghana-team/) - Intercultural experienced, a growth mindset & tech-savvy: the NextGhanaGen is coming +++ ... and Bismark is one of this new generation. 1 year ago, we spoke the first time with him - on the phone. He was still in Germany, just completing his exchange program WELTWÄRTS. The program is an initiative by the German government - [Field Test: Experimental coding @ School](https://www.growghana.org/field-test-experimental-coding-school/) - How the Raspberry Pi opens the digital gate for Ghana ++ “My hands were shaking – I was so excited!” – one feedback from a young student after her first session with the Raspberry Pi computer. For some pupils, aged between 13 and 16, it was the first time to touch a computer! But digital ## Pages - [Grow Ghana](https://www.growghana.org/) - Grow Ghana is an IT NGO in Ghana supported by volunteers that provides Coding classes for students. Let your child learn to code and enroll now in our program. - [Reviews](https://www.growghana.org/reviews/) - Trusted by Volunteers Worldwide Real experiences from our volunteers across all major platforms. × - [About Us](https://www.growghana.org/about-us/) - Our Mission Digitization creates a lot of chances for jobs in Africa. And to grow and stand on our own feet, we need qualified jobs. But to put this into practice, we need empowered talents with the right skills and the right mindset. We challenge our current educational system and believe we can do more, - [Volunteer with us](https://www.growghana.org/volunteer-with-us/) - International Volunteer Program 🇬🇭 Teach IT. Change Perspectives. Volunteer with Grow Ghana in Kokrobite and help shape the digital future of Ghana's youth. No coding experience required — just passion and curiosity. Apply Now See All Platforms Our Mission Digitalisation is creating tremendous job opportunities across Africa. We empower Ghana's next generation with digital skills, - [Office workshop](https://www.growghana.org/office-workshop/) - Office Workshop in Kokrobite 🇬🇭 Learn to Code — The Easy & Fun Way Discover the world of Scratch, Robotics, and Electronics at the Grow Ghana Office. Perfect for kids aged 8 to 16 — no experience needed! Enrol Now See What You'll Learn Why Join Our Workshop? At Grow Ghana, we believe every child - [Donate](https://www.growghana.org/donate/) - Support Our Mission 🇬🇭 Empower the Next Generation of Tech Leaders Your donation provides real impact. Help us teach ICT and coding to students in rural areas of Ghana who often have no access to computers. Open doors to education, opportunity, and a brighter future. Donate on GlobalGiving Other Ways to Give Every Contribution Counts - [Weltwärts](https://www.growghana.org/weltwaerts/) - Offizieller weltwärts-Freiwilligendienst 🇬🇭 Unterrichte IT. Verändere Perspektiven. Mach dein weltwärts-Jahr bei Grow Ghana. In Kooperation mit dem VNB e.V. bieten wir dir einen vollgeförderten* Freiwilligendienst in Kokrobite. Jetzt über VNB bewerben weltwärts BMZ gefördert VNB e.V. Grow Ghana Unsere Mission Die Digitalisierung schafft viele Job-Chancen in Afrika. Wir fördern die digitalen Kompetenzen der jungen Generation - [Support us](https://www.growghana.org/support-us/) - MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your donation helps Grow Ghana teach ICT to students in rural areas who often have no access to computers – opening doors to education and opportunity. Donate There are 3 ways to create impact with us and empower our students: You can contribute an official donation to push our project. You can support - [Programs](https://www.growghana.org/programs/) - LEARN TO CODE - THE EASY & FUN WAY Discover the world of Scratch, Robotics, and Electronics – perfect for kids aged 8 to 16, no experience needed! Enrol Now What we offer We provide IT education to both government and private schools in and around Kokrobite, Ghana. In addition, we offer hands-on Python and - [Volunteer](https://www.growghana.org/volunteer/) - Volunteers play an important role in the organization and we want you to take part... you will be highly involved in the daily work eg lessons, fundraising, etc - [Gallery](https://www.growghana.org/gallery/) - October 2025 – Women's Day September 2025 – Jonas and Olly leaving meal August 2025 – Arise Anniversary July 2025 – IPA Conference June 2025 – Football Match March 2025 – Ghana Play Festival March 2024 – Women's Day More pictures - [Create a global Partnership](https://www.growghana.org/partner/) - A partnership with Grow Ghana can help you to recruit international it professionals and optimizes your image. Help third world countries! - [Impressum-en](https://www.growghana.org/impressum-en/) - Data protection declaration according to DSGVO The person responsible in the sense of the data protection basic regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection-juridical regulations is the: Grow GH EDU Initiative Ltd. P.O. BOX WJ842 WEIJA, GREATER ACCRACompany Reg. No. CG062442019 Tax Identification Number: C0023886854 - [Impressum](https://www.growghana.org/impressum/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" _builder_version="3.9"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.9" text_font_size="30px" text_text_shadow_style="preset1" text_orientation="center"] Impressum [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version="3.9" divider_weight="2" height="30px" max_width="5%" module_alignment="center" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.9" text_letter_spacing="1px" text_orientation="center"] Datenschutzerklärung nach DSGVO Der Verantwortliche im Sinne der Datenschutz-Grundverordnung und anderer nationaler Datenschutzgesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten sowie sonstiger datenschutzrechtlicher Bestimmungen ist die: Grow GH EDU Initiative Ltd., B22 Langma Road, Kokrobite Greater Accra Tel.: +49 892 096 ## Timeline Stories - [Simo Tammena 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/simo-tammena/) - Simo is a kind and dedicated gentleman from Germany, who volunteered with Grow Ghana for one year (2025/26) through weltwärts (VNB). As our AI Curriculum Content Developer he built our AI curriculum from scratch and also worked on the Grow Ghana website. We appreciate the work he put into Grow Ghana. - [Isabel 🇬🇧](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/isabel/) - Isabel volunteered for eight weeks starting in June 2024 as part of our second cohort from the University of East Anglia. She brought great enthusiasm to Grow Ghana, teaching basic coding and soft skills while also supporting fundraising and partnership outreach efforts. - [Reba 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/reba/) - Reba joined Grow Ghana in November 2025 for six weeks. She supported our teaching activities, focused on grant applications, and assisted with the Christmas donation campaign. Reba was a very helpful team member, and we appreciate her contribution. - [Olly 🇬🇧](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/olly/) - Olly is a kind and dedicated gentleman from the University of East Anglia, joined us for two months in June 2025. During his time, he made a strong and positive impact by teaching children basic computer skills and Scratch coding. He is now the founder of the First Step Foundation. - [Darius 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/darius/) - Darius volunteered for sixteen weeks starting in August 2024. During his time with us, he supported the redesign of our website and assisted in training students in Scratch and soft skills. Darius was a creative and reliable team member who also contributed greatly to our video production and flyer design. - [Jonas 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/jonas-grundmann/) - Jonas volunteered for one year, making an outstanding impact. He taught soft skills, coding, and electronics, while also supporting office operations and curriculum development. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and positive energy he brought to Grow Ghana. - [Emily 🇬🇧](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/emily/) - Emily joined us from the University of East Anglia in June 2024 for eight weeks. As part of our second UEA cohort, she supported our mission with great energy. We appreciate the time and effort she contributed during her stay. - [Lema 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/lema/) - Lema joined Grow Ghana in October 2025 for eleven weeks. During her stay, she organized a football tournament, managed social media, and assisted with fundraising and grant applications. We appreciate the support she provided to our projects during her time with us. - [Jonas 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/jonas-braeutigam/) - Jonas volunteered for six weeks in August 2024, making a great impact. He created the Grow Ghana Scratch App and improved our school tablets to ensure smoother lessons. Jonas also helped with our website and supported the team in teaching, showing great commitment during his time with us. - [Jonas 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/jonas/) - After his first visit in 2022 Jonas joined us again in April/May 2024. He initiated new partnerships and projects for Grow Ghana. - [Michael 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/michael/) - From December 2023 until February 2024 Michael joined Grow Ghana. Besides his assistance in teaching he mainly worked on the Email Newsletter. In addition to that he put some work into the Grow Ghana app. - [Marlon 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/marlon/) - Marlon volunteered from September 2022 for a year with weltwärts, creating Google ads campaigns, managing devices and inventory, assisting in training, handling emails, and facilitating corporate partnerships and new volunteer signups. - [Anna 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/anna/) - Anna (weltwärts) joined in August 2022, handling social media, developing a soft skills curriculum, implementing the lesson-start games, applying for grants, assisting in training, managing fundraising campaigns, and writing reports. - [Fredrik 🇸🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/fredrik/) - Fredrik volunteered short-term (4 months) starting November 2022, assisting in training, collecting data and conducting student interviews for research, monitoring and providing feedback on lessons. - [Ruby 🇬🇧](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/ruby/) - Ruby, a student volunteer from the University of East Anglia, joined in June 2023 for 2 months, assisting in training, organizing a career workshop, and establishing a corporate partnership with a UK charity. - [Helen 🇬🇧](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/helen/) - Helen, a student volunteer from the University of East Anglia, joined in June 2023 for 2 months, assisting in training, organizing a career workshop, and managing social media. - [Cara 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/cara/) - Cara volunteered short-term for 3 months starting July 2022, implementing Kahoot games in lessons, assisting in training and fundraising campaigns, managing Grow Ghana's Instagram and setting up Google Ads. - [Luzius 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/luzius/) - Luzius joined in August 2021 for a year with weltwärts, developing the Grow Ghana website, building an Android app for the Scratch quiz, creating campaigns, optimizing Google ads, assisting in training, developing the Scratch curriculum, and maintaining the Raspberry Pis. - [Jan 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/jan/) - Jan (weltwärts) joined in August 2021, editing videos and documentaries, managing fundraising campaigns on GlobalGiving, developing Scratch coding learning cards, assisting in training, and developing the Scratch curriculum. - [Jana 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/jana/) - Jana volunteered short-term for 2 months starting January 2022, managing Grow Ghana's social media, developing the ambassador kit, assisting in Global Giving campaigns, and helping with training. - [Alice 🇬🇧](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/alice/) - Alice volunteered with Grow Ghana for three months, supporting our students with dedication and passion. She helped children learn basic Scratch coding skills and also contributed greatly to our grant-writing efforts. We are grateful for her hard work, commitment, and the positive impact she made during her time with us. - [Lucy 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/lucy/) - Lucy is one of our weltwärts volunteers for 2023/24. She teaches the soft-skills lessons. During office hours she is our creative mind and manages our social media. - [Janne 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/janne/) - Janne is one of our weltwärts volunteers for 2023/24. He teaches the IT skills lessons and works on the curricula for them. - [Josef 🇩🇪](https://www.growghana.org/cool_timeline/josef/) - Josef joined us from April to June 2024 as a short-time volunteer. He worked on the Grow Ghana Website and developed a curriculum for some Javascript coding lessons. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.growghana.org/category/uncategorized-en/) - [learning](https://www.growghana.org/category/learning/) - [CODING @ SCHOOL](https://www.growghana.org/category/coding-school/) - [SOFT SKILLS @ SCHOOL](https://www.growghana.org/category/soft-skills-school/) - [updates](https://www.growghana.org/category/updates/) - [Team](https://www.growghana.org/category/team/) - [Newsletter](https://www.growghana.org/category/newsletter/) ## Tags - [school](https://www.growghana.org/tag/school/) - [learning](https://www.growghana.org/tag/learning/) - [competition](https://www.growghana.org/tag/competition/) - [construction](https://www.growghana.org/tag/construction/) - [softskills](https://www.growghana.org/tag/softskills/) - [lab-opening](https://www.growghana.org/tag/lab-opening/) - [event](https://www.growghana.org/tag/event/) - [scratch](https://www.growghana.org/tag/scratch/) - [coding](https://www.growghana.org/tag/coding/) - [stem](https://www.growghana.org/tag/stem/) - [21st century](https://www.growghana.org/tag/21st-century/) - [education](https://www.growghana.org/tag/education/) - [milestone](https://www.growghana.org/tag/milestone/) - [extracurricular](https://www.growghana.org/tag/extracurricular/) - [Workshop](https://www.growghana.org/tag/workshop/) - [Python](https://www.growghana.org/tag/python/) - [engineering](https://www.growghana.org/tag/engineering/) - [volunteering](https://www.growghana.org/tag/volunteering/)